Seward Stories: Breakup Season
Event cover of a community storytelling event in Seward, Alaska. Continue reading Seward Stories: Breakup Season
Together we Dance!
Bethel’s three-day Native arts festival brings traditional dancers, furs and laughter. Continue reading Together we Dance!
Inside the Woman’s Affair
From Fashion to Health Care to Sex Toys, this year’s woman’s affair, “Gives us more options so everyone isn’t wearing the same thing.’ Continue reading Inside the Woman’s Affair
Player Speaks-up About Depression
“No disrespect to the athletic department. They do talk about this situation, but they don’t realize how relevant the problem is.’
–Derritt Scarver, Nanook Men’s Basketball player. Continue reading Player Speaks-up About Depression
A2- Rodriguez
Angela Rodriguez is a full- time student with a major in Communications and a double minor in marketing and early childhood education. Although school is Rodriguez’s main priority, she also works as a child and youth program assistant on Fort Wainwright in a Kindergarten classroom. While attending Lathrop High School, she served as editor for the school newspaper and wrote for the yearbook.
Billie Chavez is an IT Specialist for the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Kuskokwim Campus. Technology enthusiast and problem solver to faculty, staff, and most important students. Billie, a 54-year-old student is working on her bachelor’s in communication degree, with two minors in Spanish, and Information Technology. Life seems backwards as Billie and her husband already raised six children, now contemplating where to retire in this beautiful state we call Alaska, once she graduates.
Week 3: 5Ws + H, aka The Big Six
You need at least attempt to collect answers to these foundation questions before you write. Who? What? Where? When? Why and How? Continue reading Week 3: 5Ws + H, aka The Big Six
Ask Me # 1, Always write for the audience, Using AP Style, Discussion grading
Our first “Ask Me” session seemed useful. Here’s a link to the 30-minute video and a quick summary. Week 1 assignments included what amounts to two bios with one big difference. In the Discussion Hall, I had you introduce yourselves and describe what you hope to get out of this class. A2 called for short bios that will be published along with your stories. The difference is audience. Classmates may be interested, and I certainly Continue reading Ask Me # 1, Always write for the audience, Using AP Style, Discussion grading
The State From the Gates of Hell
As of Sunday, November 25th, the deadliest US fire in the past century, otherwise known as the Northern California Camp Fire, was finally one-hundred-percent contained. While this may seem like a huge victory, it is only the first step in what will be years of reconstruction and rehabilitation for the families and communities most affected .The fire allegedly first sparked on November 8th, furiously burning through more than 153,000 acres, and leaving more than 85 Continue reading The State From the Gates of Hell
Father Christmas talks ‘The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe’
Fairbanks Drama Association brings C.S. Lewis’ wintry tale of bravery and magic to Fairbanks. Continue reading Father Christmas talks ‘The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe’
Birch Hill Ski Lodge opens for one FREE day for DoD Cardholders at Fort Wainwright
Though snow remained in short supply, Birch Hill Ski Lodge gave military members and their families a taste of winter fun earlier this month. “We don’t mind waiting in line,’ said Alberto Acevedo an active duty soldier. It was dry 20 degrees and the sky was already dark. Most years, the military recreational facilities on Birch Hill would already be in full use by December. The day of this event there was not enough snow Continue reading Birch Hill Ski Lodge opens for one FREE day for DoD Cardholders at Fort Wainwright
Interior Alaska rifle conference thrives despite potential budget cuts and coaching shortages.
This year rifle teams had to overcome more than just their competitors to make the championships. They had to survive proposed budget cuts which would have eliminated some high school rifle programs across the state. Continue reading Interior Alaska rifle conference thrives despite potential budget cuts and coaching shortages.